Modal verb Can and Could – Ability (LECCION 14)

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Modal Verbs Can and Could (to talk about abilities)

We can use can (for present) and (could) for past to talk about abilities. The form of the modal verbs are very simple. All the verbs go with the same modal verb plus the infinitive without “to”.

Example:

Maria can play the piano very well. (Maria has the ability of playing the piano)
They can play soccer.
I can speak English.

** Can y Could se utiliza para describir acciones referentes a habilidades. La forma es muy simple ya que va con una sola conjugación para todoas las personas. Can es para describir habilidades en el tiempo presente y Could para habilidades en el pasado.

Positive and Negative form (Modal Verb Can/could)

Figura 1

Ejemplos:
Present abilities:

1) My brother can swim.
2) She can’t draw very well. (draw = dibujar)
3) I can read Japanese.
4) We can’t do exercise because we are old.

Past abilities

1) I could play the piano many years ago. (many years ago = hace muchos años)
2) She couldn’t swim because she has asthma.
3) I could dance when I was young.

Question Form (Modal Verb Can)

Figura 2:

Ejemplos:

1) Can you play the guitar?
2) Can your sister speak French?
3) Can they dance salsa?

**BONUS
En el básico solo quiero que se enfoquen en usar can y could para describir habilidades pero can y could tambien pueden ser usados para pedir favores. En este caso Can = Could

Ejemplo:
1) Can / Could you open the door please?
2) Can /Could they bring more beers?

Short Answers

Yes, ( I you he she it we they) can/could ———– No ,( I you he she it we they ) can’t/couldn’t

Exercises / Ejercicios (Figura 3)

* FIGURAS Y EJERCICIOS DE GRAMMAR IN USE  (Cambridge) Grammar practice (LONGMAN)

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